Force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling
US8096379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D25/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure includes a force assist arrangement for a slidable coupling, a slidable coupling including the force assist arrangement, and a machine including respectively slidable portions, such as, the slidable coupling, and the force assist arrangement. The force assist arrangement includes at least first and second links pivotably coupled together at one end and to the respectively slidable portions at the other ends, and a force assist device pivotably coupled to the links along their respective lengths.
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